On Thu, 13 Jul 2006, Mark Roberts wrote:

> mike wilson wrote:
>
>>> From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>
>>> This looks interesting, a new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro lens:
>>> http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/press_release_email5.htm
>>
>> No aperture ring, so only of interest to Z1-p, etc. users.
>
> Well, from my photography teaching experience I can (sadly) report
> that the vast majority of users in the real world use their cameras in
> Program exposure mode, so it's compatible with all the A series
> cameras, all the P series, all the SF series, all the PZ series and
> all the MZ/ZX series. And the *ist film camera.

I also think the MZ-6 and I am sure the MZ-50/30/60 can use that with 
(on the body) Av as well. But I am wondering if a macro lens will be 
used (as macro) on P all that much.

>> Unusual length for 35mm.
>
> Yeah, they should have made it 77mm :)

Still unusual, I have always thought. Looking on the bright side, one 
less crave for me ;-)

Kostas

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